News
iPod Hi-Fi ranks fourth in market share, second in revenue
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Tuesday, September 19, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
According to data from the NPD Group, Apple’s iPod Hi-Fi speaker system accounts for 7.8% of all iPod audio systems sold, putting it behind products from Bose, Logitech and i-Fusion. The Hi-Fi ranks second only to Bose in revenue share, with 14.5%. “Together, Bose and Apple are pulling in half the money consumers are spending on iPod speakers,” reports Business 2.0’s Jon Fortt. “Not bad. Apple took a gamble that it could differentiate itself and make money by selling the priciest set of iPod speakers out there. So far, it’s working. Of course, it might work even better at $299, but I wouldn’t hold my breath for Apple to lower the price on this one.”
Related Stories
- Griffin, Crayola team on Case Creator
- IK Multimedia ships iRig Mix
- Focal offers Spirit One over-ear headphones
- Etón ships Rukus Solar Bluetooth speaker
- Audio-Technica debuts ATH-ANC9 noise-canceling headphones
- Bowers & Wilkins announces P3 Headphones
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods/iPhones/iPad or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod/iPhone/iPad products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- Pulp adds iCloud sync, new Home Page
- WordPress for iOS adds Push Notifications
- Sony launches Music Unlimited for iOS
- Apple device poll ends, computing poll begins
- Fruit Ninja adds new features and power-ups
- Apple to sell Nest Learning Thermostat
- Third-gen iPad to launch in Guam, Philippines May 29
- Apple tweaks App Store with Editors’ Choice, Free picks
- Panic releases Diet Coda
- Booq rolls out new Folio for iPad
Recent Reviews
- Pelican i1075 Hardback Case for iPad
- Skinit Skins for iPad (3rd-Generation)
- Spigen SGP Steinheil Ultra Optics Screen Protector for iPad (3rd-Gen)
- ZeroChroma VarioProtect for iPhone 4/4S
- BodyGuardz UltraTough Clear Skins for iPad (3rd-Gen)
- Wrapsol Original + Ultra Hybrid Protective Film for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
- iBattz Mojo Removable Power Card Wallet
- dreamGEAR i.Sound Power View Pro S 2.1A Dual Charging Dock
- dreamGEAR i.Sound Universal Power View
- Sena Cases Florence Portfolio for iPad (3rd-Gen)
Recent Articles
- Removing music from iTunes after copying to iPod
- iOS Gems: Farm 123, Facebook Camera, Scribblenauts, Shoot the Zombirds + Virtua Tennis Challenge
- iTunes TV show size totals don’t match actual disk storage
- Consolidating Multiple iTunes Libraries
- Converting Purchased Videos to 1080p HD
- Find My Friends always reports home location
- Creating an iTunes Match library from an external hard drive
- Benefits of keeping apps in iTunes when using iCloud
- Recovering iTunes from an External Hard Drive
- Normalizing volume levels for Voice Memos
1
“might work even better at $299”
that would be nicer
sort of
Posted by i married an ipod on September 19, 2006 at 1:34 PM (PDT)
2
I finally got to see the Hi-Fi in the flesh at Best Buy, a lot smaller than I imagined it would be. Definitely smaller than the price would suggest.
Posted by fondy44 on September 20, 2006 at 5:00 AM (PDT)
3
Wonder what percentage of Hi-Fi sales are made simply because of brand loyalty over any other reason. Given what’s been posted here in the past, it’s key selling point certainly isn’t its appearance, while at the same time its SQ doesn’t really flatter an iPod in the same way a system like the iFi does.
Posted by flatline response on September 22, 2006 at 6:49 AM (PDT)